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Two SCV Sheriff's personnel were recognized by the Santa Clarita City Council Tuesday night for their service. Photo courtesy of the SCV Sheriff's Station.

Sheriff’s personnel recognized for service

Deputy Bob Garcia and Custody Assistant Manny Ramirez  were recognized at a City Council meeting Tuesday night via a new Employee of the Month program begun by the Santa Clarita…

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Read more about the article From the Editor
Valencia's Adam West clears 12 feet, 1 inch in the boys pole vault at a dual meet at Canyon on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

From the Editor

Only a few years ago, as feature and television productions bolted from California in pursuit of tax breaks elsewhere, there was real concern that filmed entertainment might be on the…

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Read more about the article State legislators return to Sacramento with focus on bills
An Assembly district map shows districts 38 and 36 at the top of Los Angeles County. Both districts include parts of the Santa Clarita Valley. Courtesy of California State Legislature.

State legislators return to Sacramento with focus on bills

After a month of spending time at home in their districts with loved ones and constituents, state legislators returned to work in Sacramento this week. For elected officials, this means…

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Read more about the article If pattern repeats, next SCV bank could be hit soon
Local sheriff's deputy on the scene of a bank robbery in Newhall. photo by Austin Dave, The Signal.

If pattern repeats, next SCV bank could be hit soon

With five bank robberies in less than three months, the Santa Clarita Valley could very well be Bank Robbery Capital of the Country. The latest FBI statistics break down the…

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Read more about the article SCVEDC visits Hong Kong to promote international investment in SCV
Customers prepare to mail items at the newly-opened Newhall Post Office on Monday, March 27, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

SCVEDC visits Hong Kong to promote international investment in SCV

As part of its ongoing effort to promote international investment into the Santa Clarita Valley (SCV), and to facilitate export opportunities for SCV companies, SCVEDC President & CEO Holly Schroeder…

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Read more about the article College creates RISE Project to assist foster and homeless youth
Canyons Hall at College of the Canyons (Source: COC)

College creates RISE Project to assist foster and homeless youth

Source: College of the Canyons College of the Canyons has launched the Resources for Individual Success in Education (RISE) Project, a program that will help improve access to higher education…

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Read more about the article Appropriations Committee: Water bill would mean loss of tax revenue to state
Proposed districts if the consolidation of Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District are finalized via legislation.

Appropriations Committee: Water bill would mean loss of tax revenue to state

  Water officials waiting for a green light on the bill promising one new all-encompassing water district for the SCV, instead received a yellow light Wednesday from the legislative committee…

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Read more about the article Fire Chiefs, Labor call on lawmakers to invest in Disaster Response Network
A member of a hand crew readies a water hose as he joins firefighters and water dropping helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft fighting flames of the Sand Fire along Placerita Canyon Road in July, 2016. Dan Watson/Signal

Fire Chiefs, Labor call on lawmakers to invest in Disaster Response Network

(SACRAMENTO – August 23, 2017) California’s world-class system of responding to major emergencies is being stretched to its limits, and needs help to ensure that our state is ready for…

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Read more about the article Senate Bill aims to end school lunch ‘shaming’
FILE PHOTO: Old Orchard Elementary School fourth graders work together to mix a salad in a giant mixing bowl at the Kids' Cooking Campaign at the Santa Clarita valley School Food Services Agency on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Katharine Lotze/Signal

Senate Bill aims to end school lunch ‘shaming’

In some school districts throughout the country, students who do not have money to pay for school lunches are forced to take a smaller meal of fruit, vegetables and milk.…

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Read more about the article SCV Voices
Valencia and Canyon hurdlers go toe-to-toe during a dual track meet at Canyon on Thursday, March 23, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

SCV Voices

The County of Los Angeles wants to see businesses grow and prosper. Bringing more business to the Santa Clarita Valley brings more jobs and that makes for a healthy economy…

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